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Feldspar
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Feldspar and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.56-2.756.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

two or three
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi3O8
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Feldspar and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Feldspar- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Feldspar and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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