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Pyromorphite and Amethyst Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
insoluble in common solvents

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.5-7.12.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

3.5-47
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Pyromorphite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Pyromorphite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.