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Zektzerite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.796.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{100} and {010} perfect
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

63.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zektzerite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zektzerite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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