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Pyrophyllite
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Pyrophyllite and Willemite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.903.89-4.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrophyllite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite and Willemite 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 Willemite 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 Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrophyllite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrophyllite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrophyllite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrophyllite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.