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Pyrophyllite and Serendibite Physical Properties


Serendibite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
3.43-3.44  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
None Observed  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyrophyllite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.

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