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Goshenite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Goshenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
3,1 basal  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Goshenite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite 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 Goshenite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Goshenite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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