Gaspite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.21
  
2.65-2.90
  
Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Cleavage
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{001} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
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Chemical Composition
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Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Gaspite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaspite 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 Gaspite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gaspite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.