Pyrophyllite and Mohawkite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90
  
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Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
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3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Pyrophyllite and Mohawkite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrophyllite and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Pyrophyllite and Mohawkite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Mohawkite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Mohawkite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is Not Available whereas that of Mohawkite is Not Available.