Pyrophyllite and Aquamarine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90
  
2.66-2.80
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Pyrophyllite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrophyllite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
Pyrophyllite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.