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Viridine and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Viridine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Viridine and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Viridine 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 Viridine and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Viridine and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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