Pyromorphite and Mimetite Physical Properties

Pyromorphite

Mimetite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.5-7.17.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]

[10 1 1] Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyromorphite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Mimetite 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 Mimetite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Pyromorphite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.