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Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite

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Pyrophyllite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.902.72-2.83
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrophyllite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pyrophyllite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.