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Fuchsite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect basal  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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