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Holmquistite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-3.132.65-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
{210} Perfect
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Holmquistite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Holmquistite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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