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Stolzite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

26.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

2.5-33.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbWO4
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Stolzite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Stolzite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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