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Pyromorphite and Grossular 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.5-7.13.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-47-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyromorphite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

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

Pyromorphite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.