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Pyromorphite and Glaucophane 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
3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Pyromorphite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Pyromorphite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.