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Pyrophyllite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Ajoite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Decomposed by acids   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90   
2.96   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Perfect on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   

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Pyrophyllite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Ajoite 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 Ajoite chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.

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