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Pyromorphite
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Pyromorphite and Kainite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.5-7.12.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Pyromorphite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Pyromorphite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.