Schultenite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Schultenite

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

5.943-6.072.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Schultenite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite 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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Schultenite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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