Verdelite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Verdelite

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.402.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Verdelite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdelite 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 Verdelite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Verdelite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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