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Pyrophyllite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
3.17-3.24  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
(0001) indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
9-9.5  

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

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Pyrophyllite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.

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