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Hackmanite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33   
2.65-2.90   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
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Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Hackmanite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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