Pyromorphite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Pyromorphite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyromorphite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Pyromorphite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.