Apatite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23
6.5-7.1
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Apatite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Apatite 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 Apatite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Apatite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.