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Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite

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Pyromorphite and Stolzite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.5-7.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
PbWO4

Pyromorphite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4

Pyromorphite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.