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Pyrophyllite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Lazulite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
3.04-3.17  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references  

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Pyrophyllite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.

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