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Pyrophyllite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Slowly dissolves in water
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, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available

Pyrophyllite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Pyrophyllite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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