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Jadeite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous  
-  

Cleavage
Good on [110]  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Jadeite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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