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Pyromorphite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite 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   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Pyromorphite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.

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