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Sanidine and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sanidine and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine 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 Sanidine and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Sanidine and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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