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Vishnevite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
6.5-7.1   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Vishnevite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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