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Iolite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Iolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
2.65-2.90   

Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
3,1   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
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Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Iolite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite 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 Iolite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Iolite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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