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Pyromorphite and Garnet 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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1
3.55-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Pyromorphite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Pyromorphite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.