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Pyrophyllite and Fayalite 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
2.65-2.90
4.392
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrophyllite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite 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 Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrophyllite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.