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Dumortierite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-8.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Dumortierite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Dumortierite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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