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Sogdianite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Sogdianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90   
2.65-2.90   

Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
{0001} Perfect   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7   
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Sogdianite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Sogdianite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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