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Pyrophyllite and Childrenite Physical Properties


Childrenite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
3.06-3.25  

Fracture
-  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Poor/indistinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Pyrophyllite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.

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