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Wavellite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Wavellite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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