Prase and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Prase

Pyrophyllite

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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

2.64-2.692.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

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{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prase and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Prase and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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