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Chalcedony and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
6.5-7.1
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcedony and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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

Chalcedony and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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