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Clinohedrite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335
2.65-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinohedrite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinohedrite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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