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Chalcedony and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Absent  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chalcedony and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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