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Tanzanite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.356.5-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tanzanite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tanzanite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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