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Vesuvianite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Vesuvianite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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