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Scorodite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99996.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAsO4·2H2O
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scorodite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorodite- FeAsO4·2H2O
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scorodite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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