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Pyromorphite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.5-7.13.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
LiAlSi2O6

Pyromorphite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Pyromorphite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.