Home
Gemstones


Pyromorphite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Pyromorphite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Pyromorphite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones