Pyromorphite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Pyromorphite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Bastnasite 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 Bastnasite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyromorphite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.