Siderite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89
6.5-7.1
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Siderite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Siderite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.