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Pyrophyllite and Legrandite Physical Properties


Legrandite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
3.98-4.04  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Imperfect, poor one {100}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyrophyllite and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.

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