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Pyrophyllite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pyrophyllite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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