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Pyromorphite and Amber Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.5-7.11.05-1.10
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]
None

Mohs Hardness

3.5-42-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
[C,H,O]

Pyromorphite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Pyromorphite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.