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Celestine and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Celestine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
-9999  

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

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Celestine and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine 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 Celestine and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Celestine and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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