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Pyrophyllite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90
2.98-3.03
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrophyllite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrophyllite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.