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Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite

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Pyrophyllite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.903.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Pyrophyllite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.