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Tinzenite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433   
6.5-7.1   

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

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good   
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Tinzenite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Tinzenite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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