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Pyromorphite and Scorodite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.5-7.1-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
FeAsO4·2H2O

Pyromorphite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Scorodite- FeAsO4·2H2O

Pyromorphite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

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