Goldstone and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Goldstone

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.50-2.802.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

None

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Goldstone and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goldstone- Au
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Goldstone and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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