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Pyrophyllite
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Pyrophyllite and Petalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.902.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrophyllite and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Petalite 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 Petalite 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 Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrophyllite and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.