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Gyrolite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.486.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

23.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gyrolite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gyrolite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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