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Pyrophyllite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90   
4.014   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Pyrophyllite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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