Sogdianite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Sogdianite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sogdianite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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