Pyrophyllite and Analcime Physical Properties

Pyrophyllite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Analcime 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 Analcime 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 Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrophyllite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.