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Uvite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Uvite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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