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Sardonyx and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Sardonyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sardonyx and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Sardonyx and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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