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Alabaster and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30   
2.65-2.90   

Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
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{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2   
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Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Alabaster and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster 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 Alabaster and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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