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Triplite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Triplite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite 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 Triplite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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