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Pyrophyllite and Flint Physical Properties


Flint and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Pyrophyllite and Flint Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Flint 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 Flint chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Flint Specific Gravity

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

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