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Turquoise and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
6.5-7.1   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Turquoise and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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