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Pezzottaite 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
2.90-3.146.5-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pezzottaite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pezzottaite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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