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Pyrophyllite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
10   

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
C   

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Pyrophyllite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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