Sapphire and Pyromorphite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
6.5-7.1
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Sapphire and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Pyromorphite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Sapphire and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.
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