Pyrophyllite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Pyrophyllite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite 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 Sylvite- KCl

Pyrophyllite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.