Pyromorphite and Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
  
Distinct/good on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
CaMgSi2O6
  
Pyromorphite and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyromorphite and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Pyromorphite and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.