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Ammolite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.75-2.806.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Granular
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

no true cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

43.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO3
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ammolite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ammolite- CaCO3
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ammolite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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