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Emerald and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.786.5-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Emerald and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Emerald and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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