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Pyrophyllite and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
3.50-3.60  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Pyrophyllite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Aegirine 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 Pyrophyllite and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.

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