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Pyrophyllite and Clinohedrite 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
2.65-2.90
3.28-3.335
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyrophyllite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyrophyllite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.