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Wernerite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Wernerite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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