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Sellaite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Sellaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

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

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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.

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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.

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