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Pyrophyllite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Pyrophyllite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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