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Pyromorphite and Odontolite Physical Properties


Odontolite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
3.00  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5  

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

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Pyromorphite and Odontolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Odontolite 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 Odontolite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Odontolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Odontolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Odontolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.00 whereas that of Odontolite is 3.00.

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