Schorlomite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.932.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

None

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Schorlomite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Schorlomite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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