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Musgravite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.682.65-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Musgravite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Musgravite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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