Pyrope and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Pyrope

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.872.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

None

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Pyrope and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope 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 Pyrope and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Pyrope and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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