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Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite

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Weloganite



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Pyromorphite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.5-7.13.20-3.22
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Perfect on pseudo {0001}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-43
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Pyromorphite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Pyromorphite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.