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Pyromorphite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.5-7.13.52-3.54
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyromorphite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Titanite Sphene 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 Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyromorphite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.