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Pyrophyllite and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Pyrophyllite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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