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Leucophanite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Leucophanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.65-2.90   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct   
{001} Perfect   

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

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Leucophanite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Leucophanite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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