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Pyrophyllite and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
2.65-2.69  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  

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Pyrophyllite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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