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Pyrophyllite and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
3.56  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
{010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

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

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Pyrophyllite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.

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