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Serpentine and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Serpentine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.44-2.62  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Serpentine and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine 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 Serpentine and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Serpentine and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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