Pyromorphite and Amethyst Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble in common solvents
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
7
  
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.