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Clinozoisite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Clinozoisite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Clinozoisite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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