Pyromorphite and Hexagonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1
  
2.98-3.03
  
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
  
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Pyromorphite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyromorphite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyromorphite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.