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Fayalite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.392  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

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

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Fayalite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite 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 Fayalite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Fayalite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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