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Shungite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

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

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Shungite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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