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Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite

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Pyromorphite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Effervesces in cold

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.5-7.14-4.2
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Splintery

Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Perfect on {100} and {010}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-44
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

Pyromorphite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Rosasite- CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

Pyromorphite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.