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Pyromorphite and Kunzite 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
6.5-7.13.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
LiAlSi2O6

Pyromorphite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Pyromorphite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.