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Sellaite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.14-3.166.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {010} and {110}
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

5-5.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sellaite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sellaite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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