Stolzite and Pyrophyllite 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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.
>- Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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.