Pyromorphite and Fire Opal Physical Properties

Pyromorphite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pyromorphite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.