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Smithsonite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

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

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Smithsonite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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