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Papagoite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
6.5-7.1
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Papagoite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite 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 Papagoite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Papagoite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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