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Simpsonite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
6.5-7.1   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Simpsonite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Simpsonite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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