Pyrophyllite and Pezzotaite Physical Properties

Pyrophyllite and Pezzotaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Pezzotaite 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 Pezzotaite 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 Pezzotaite- Cs(Be2Li)Al2Si6O18

Pyrophyllite and Pezzotaite Specific Gravity

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