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Shigaite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.32  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
2  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Pb6Cu3BiS4  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Shigaite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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