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Pyrophyllite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Pyrophyllite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Pyrophyllite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.