Pyrophyllite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Pyrophyllite

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.902.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Pyrophyllite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

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Pyrophyllite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.