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Pyrophyllite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Pyrophyllite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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