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Mimetite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Mimetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
7.10   
2.65-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Mimetite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Mimetite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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