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Quartz and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Quartz and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Pyromorphite 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 Quartz and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.

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