Pyrophyllite and Analcime Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90
2.24-2.29
Fracture
-
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Very poor [100]
Mohs Hardness
-9999
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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.