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Pyromorphite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.5-7.1-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
S8

Pyromorphite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sulfur- S8

Pyromorphite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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