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Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite

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Pyromorphite and Azurite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.5-7.13.70-3.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyromorphite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyromorphite and Azurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.