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Gibbsite 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
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35
6.5-7.1
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gibbsite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gibbsite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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