Home
×

Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite

Honey Opal
Honey Opal



ADD
Compare
X
Pyrophyllite
X
Honey Opal

Pyrophyllite and Honey Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Pyrophyllite and Honey Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Honey Opal 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 Honey Opal 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 Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Pyrophyllite and Honey Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Honey Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Honey Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is Not Available whereas that of Honey Opal is Not Available.