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Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite

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Pyrophyllite and Scorzalite 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
2.65-2.903.31
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrophyllite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pyrophyllite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.