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Pyrophyllite and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
2.60-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Imperfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Be3Al2Si6O18  

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Pyrophyllite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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