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Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite

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Pyromorphite and Piemontite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.5-7.1-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]
[001] good, [100] distinct

Mohs Hardness

3.5-46-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)

Pyromorphite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Piemontite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)

Pyromorphite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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