Pyrophyllite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Pyrophyllite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.903.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Pyrophyllite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Pyrophyllite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.