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Stolzite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2   
2.65-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle   
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Stolzite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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