Pyrophyllite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Pyrophyllite

Magnesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.902.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrophyllite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Pyrophyllite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.