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Pyrophyllite and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
2.70-2.75  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pyrophyllite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.

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