Pyromorphite and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Pyromorphite and Andesine Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyromorphite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Pyromorphite and Andesine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.