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Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite

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Pyromorphite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.5-7.12.66-2.80
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]
3,1 basal

Mohs Hardness

3.5-47.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Be3Al2SiO6

Pyromorphite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Pyromorphite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.