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Radiolarite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Radiolarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Radiolarite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Radiolarite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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