Pyrophyllite and Kunzite Physical Properties

Pyrophyllite

Kunzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.903.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi₂O₆

Pyrophyllite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Pyrophyllite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.