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Pyrophyllite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
2.97  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Pyrophyllite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.

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