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Pyrophyllite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

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
2.65-2.90
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
1,1 ; 3,2.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4

Pyrophyllite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4

Pyrophyllite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.

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