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Pyromorphite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1
3.14-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyromorphite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyromorphite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.