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Starlite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.91-4.736.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Starlite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite 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 Starlite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Starlite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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