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Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite

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Pyromorphite and Angelite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

6.5-7.1-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]
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Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaSO4·2H2O

Pyromorphite and Angelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Angelite 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 Angelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Angelite- CaSO4·2H2O

Pyromorphite and Angelite Specific Gravity

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