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Pyrophyllite and Pyrope Garnet 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
2.65-2.90
3.5-3.6
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg3Al2Si3O12

Pyrophyllite and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Pyrope Garnet 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 Pyrope Garnet 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 Pyrope Garnet- Mg3Al2Si3O12

Pyrophyllite and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Pyrope Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Pyrope Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.5-3.6 whereas that of Pyrope Garnet is 3.5-3.6.