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Uvite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.146.5-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Uvite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Uvite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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