Ammolite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Ammolite

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ammolite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Ammolite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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