Home
Gemstones


Diaspore and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Very brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
AlO(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  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Diaspore and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Compare Yellow Gemstones

Diaspore and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

Yellow Gemstones

Yellow Gemstones


Compare Yellow Gemstones