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Hiddenite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hiddenite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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