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Benitoite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

Insoluble: HCl
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.61-3.686.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

[10 1 1] poor
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Benitoite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite 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 Benitoite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Benitoite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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