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Pyromorphite and Verdelite Physical Properties


Verdelite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Pyromorphite and Verdelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Verdelite 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 Verdelite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Verdelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.

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