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Pyrophyllite
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Pyrophyllite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.902.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Pyrophyllite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony- SiO2

Pyrophyllite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.