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Sulfur and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
6.5-7.1
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sulfur and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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

Sulfur and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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