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Pyromorphite and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.5-7.12.74-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-44.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyromorphite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyromorphite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.