Pyromorphite and Celestine Physical Properties

Pyromorphite

Celestine

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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

6.5-7.13.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyromorphite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Pyromorphite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.