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Pyrophyllite and Corundum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyrophyllite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Corundum 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 Corundum 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 Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyrophyllite and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.