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Whitlockite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.12  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Whitlockite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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