Sarcopside and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sarcopside and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sarcopside and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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