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Nuummite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on 210  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Na(Fe,Mg)7(AlSi7O22)(OH)2  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Nuummite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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