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Diamond and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
10  
-9999  

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

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Diamond and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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