Pyrophyllite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Pyrophyllite

Astrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.903.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyrophyllite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Pyrophyllite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.