Pyrophyllite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

Pyrophyllite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pyrophyllite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.