Pyromorphite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1
2.90-3.14
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Imperfect; basal
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyromorphite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyromorphite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyromorphite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.