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Hiddenite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.216.5-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hiddenite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hiddenite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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