Pyromorphite and Barite Physical Properties

Pyromorphite

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.5-7.14.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BaSO4

Pyromorphite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Pyromorphite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.