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Pyromorphite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.5-7.12.95-3.07
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyromorphite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyromorphite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.