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Thaumasite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.91
2.65-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Thaumasite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Thaumasite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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