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Austinite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Austinite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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