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Pyromorphite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
3.12  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Pyromorphite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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