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Pyrophyllite and Prehnite Physical Properties


Prehnite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90   
2.80-2.95   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Distinct on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)   

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Pyrophyllite and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Prehnite 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 Prehnite chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Prehnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.

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