Kurnakovite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8522.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-3Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kurnakovite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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

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Kurnakovite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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