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Pyrophyllite and Hureaulite 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
3.19
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrophyllite and Hureaulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrophyllite and Hureaulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Hureaulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Hureaulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.19 whereas that of Hureaulite is 3.19.