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Pyromorphite and Moroxite 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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.5-7.13.13-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyromorphite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyromorphite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.