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Adularia and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.612.65-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Adularia and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Pyrophyllite 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 Adularia and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Adularia and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.