Pyrophyllite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.906.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrophyllite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Pyrophyllite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.