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Pyromorphite and Emerald Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.5-7.12.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-47.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Be3Al2SiO6

Pyromorphite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Pyromorphite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.