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Opal and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.256.5-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Opal and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal 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 Opal and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Opal and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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