Chrysotile and Pyromorphite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
6.5-7.1
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
3.5-4
  
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)
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.