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Pyrophyllite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
5.5-6.0  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
{001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Pyrophyllite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.

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