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Variscite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58   
6.5-7.1   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
[010] perfect   
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Variscite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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