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Pyromorphite and Stichtite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.5-7.12.11-2.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyromorphite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyromorphite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.