Hexagonite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Hexagonite

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-3.032.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Hexagonite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hexagonite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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