Chondrodite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
6.5-7.1
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chondrodite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chondrodite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.