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Pyromorphite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Pyromorphite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Pyromorphite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.