Home
Gemstones


Chalcedony and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
6.5-7.1   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Absent   
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Gems for Cancer

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.

Cancer Gems

Cancer Gems

» More Cancer Gems

Compare Gems for Cancer

» More Compare Gems for Cancer