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Prase and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.696.5-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Prase and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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

Prase and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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