Pyromorphite and Petalite Physical Properties

Pyromorphite

Petalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.5-7.12.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyromorphite and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Petalite 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 Petalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Pyromorphite and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.