Moroxite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
6.5-7.1
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Moroxite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Moroxite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.