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Pyromorphite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1
3.5-3.8
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1,1 ; 3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
BeAl 2 O 4

Pyromorphite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Cat s Eye 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 Cat s Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4

Pyromorphite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Cat s Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Cat s Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.5-3.8 whereas that of Cat s Eye is 3.5-3.8.