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Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite

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Pyrophyllite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.903.1-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Granular
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyrophyllite and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyrophyllite and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.