Pyromorphite and Chondrodite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1
3.10-3.20
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyromorphite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyromorphite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyromorphite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.