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Chrysoberyl and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
8.5  
-9999  

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

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Chrysoberyl and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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