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Pyromorphite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1   
3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
ZrSiO4   

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Pyromorphite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.

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