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Pyromorphite
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Pyromorphite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.5-7.12.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]
3,1

Mohs Hardness

3.5-47
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyromorphite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyromorphite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.