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Pyrophyllite and Foitite 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
3.17
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyrophyllite and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Foitite 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 Foitite 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 Foitite- Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyrophyllite and Foitite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Foitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Foitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.17 whereas that of Foitite is 3.17.