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Pyrophyllite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Very brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
3.30-3.40  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Pyrophyllite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.

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