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Lazulite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.176.5-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lazulite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite 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 Lazulite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lazulite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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