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Pyromorphite and Sylvite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Pyromorphite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Pyromorphite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.