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Zoisite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Zoisite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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