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Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite

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Pyrophyllite and Pietersite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Pyrophyllite and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Pyrophyllite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.