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Chrysotile and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Fibrous  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect basal  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chrysotile and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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