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Taaffeite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.60-3.61  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
8-8.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter 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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Taaffeite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Taaffeite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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