Pyromorphite and Grandidierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1
  
2.85-3.00
  
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
  
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
  
Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Pyromorphite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyromorphite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyromorphite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.