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Pearl and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
none  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pearl and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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