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Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite

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Transvaal Jade



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Pyromorphite and Transvaal Jade Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.5-7.13.55-3.73
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]
None

Mohs Hardness

3.5-47-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyromorphite and Transvaal Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Transvaal Jade 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 Transvaal Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyromorphite and Transvaal Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Transvaal Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Transvaal Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Transvaal Jade is 3.55-3.73.