Almandine and Pyromorphite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30
6.5-7.1
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
none
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Almandine and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Pyromorphite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Almandine and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.