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Ceylonite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.96.5-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ceylonite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ceylonite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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