Chrysotile and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Pyromorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.636.5-7.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect- [10 1 1]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Chrysotile and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Chrysotile and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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