Pyromorphite and Beryl Physical Properties

Pyromorphite

Beryl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.5-7.1

2.60-2.90

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Uneven, Gems, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Imperfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

Pyromorphite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Beryl- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

Compare Green Gemstones

Pyromorphite Vs Sapphire

Pyromorphite Vs Sapphirine

Pyromorphite Vs Rutilated Quartz

Pyromorphite and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

Green Gemstones

Quartz

Riesling Beryl

Rock Crystal

Rubellite

Rutilated Quartz

Sapphire