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Foitite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Foitite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17   
2.65-2.90   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
None   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
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Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Foitite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Foitite 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 Foitite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Foitite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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