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Marialite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Marialite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Marialite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite 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 Marialite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Marialite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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