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Rubellite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Rubellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.01-3.06  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Rubellite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite 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 Rubellite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Rubellite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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