Pyromorphite and Bronzite Physical Properties

Pyromorphite

Bronzite

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

6.5-7.13.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyromorphite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Pyromorphite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.