Pyrophyllite and Plasma Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90
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Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Pyrophyllite and Plasma Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrophyllite and Plasma 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 Plasma chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references >
Pyrophyllite and Plasma Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Plasma Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Plasma Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is Not Available whereas that of Plasma is Not Available.
