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Shortite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Shortite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.61  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Distinct  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
3  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Shortite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shortite 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 Shortite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Shortite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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