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Rhodolite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
6.5-7.1   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Rhodolite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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