Pyromorphite and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1
  
1.993
  
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
2.5
  
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.