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Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite

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Pyrophyllite and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.903.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available2
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Pyrophyllite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite 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 Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Pyrophyllite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.