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Sphalerite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3.5-4  

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

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Sphalerite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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