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Pyrophyllite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
3.13-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Pyrophyllite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.

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