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Sarcopside and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.946.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

43.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sarcopside and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sarcopside and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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