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Pyromorphite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Pyromorphite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Pyromorphite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.