Pyromorphite and Enstatite Physical Properties

Pyromorphite

Enstatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.5-7.13.20-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Good/distinct on [210]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyromorphite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Pyromorphite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.