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Seraphinite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Seraphinite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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