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Pyrophyllite and Biotite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.902.7-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available2.5-3.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Pyrophyllite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Pyrophyllite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.