Pyromorphite and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1
  
2.55-2.63
  
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Pyromorphite and Microcline Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyromorphite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pyromorphite and Microcline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.