Pyromorphite and Strontianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1
3.63-3.79
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
{110} Good
Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Pyromorphite and Strontianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyromorphite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Pyromorphite and Strontianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.