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Lazulite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Lazulite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite 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 Lazulite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Lazulite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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