Chambersite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Chambersite

Pyromorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.506.5-7.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

Imperfect- [10 1 1]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Chambersite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Chambersite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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