Hibschite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Hibschite

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.082.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

None

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Hibschite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hibschite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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