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Pyrrhotite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
2.65-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
Absent   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Pyrrhotite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrrhotite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrrhotite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrrhotite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrrhotite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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