Home
×

Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite

Sapphirine
Sapphirine



ADD
Compare
X
Pyrophyllite
X
Sapphirine

Pyrophyllite and Sapphirine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90
3.40-3.58
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrophyllite and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrophyllite and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.