Fuchsite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88
2.65-2.90
Fracture
Uneven
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Cleavage
Perfect basal
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
2.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fuchsite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fuchsite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.