Pyrophyllite and Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90
2.95-3.07
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6
Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyrophyllite and Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrophyllite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyrophyllite and Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.