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Pyromorphite and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Uvarovite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1   
3.77   

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

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Pyromorphite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.

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