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Gahnospinel and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
6.5-7.1
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gahnospinel and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gahnospinel and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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