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Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite

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Pyromorphite and Larimar Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.5-7.12.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Perfect

Mohs Hardness

3.5-45
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyromorphite and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Larimar 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 Larimar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyromorphite and Larimar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Larimar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Larimar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Larimar is 2.74-2.90.