Pyromorphite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Pyromorphite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.5-7.12.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pyromorphite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Pyromorphite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.