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Tinaksite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.82  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
6  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
K2Na(Ca,Mn)2Ti[O|Si7O18(OH)]  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Tinaksite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Tinaksite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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