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Pyromorphite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Pyromorphite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.

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