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Pyromorphite and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pyromorphite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Triplite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Pyromorphite and Triplite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.

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