Rhodolite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Pyromorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.846.5-7.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Imperfect- [10 1 1]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Rhodolite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Pyromorphite 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 Rhodolite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Rhodolite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.