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Pyromorphite and Ajoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1
2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Pyromorphite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Ajoite 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 Pyromorphite and Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Pyromorphite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.