Albite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
2.65-2.90
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Albite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Albite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.