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Pyrophyllite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90
3.26-3.41
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Pyrophyllite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Pyrophyllite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.