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Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite

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Pyrophyllite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.902.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Pyrophyllite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Falcons Eye 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 Falcons Eye 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 Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Pyrophyllite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Falcons Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Falcons Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Falcons Eye is 2.58-2.64.