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Sarcopside and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4  
3.5-4  

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

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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.

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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.

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