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Carnelian and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.646.5-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carnelian and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carnelian and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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