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Tinaksite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.82   
2.65-2.90   

Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6   
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Chemical Composition
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Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Tinaksite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Tinaksite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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