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Pyrophyllite and Amber Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
[C,H,O]

Pyrophyllite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Amber 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 Amber 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 Amber- [C,H,O]

Pyrophyllite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.