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Pyrophyllite and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
2.50  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Distinct on {100} and {110}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Pyrophyllite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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