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White Opal and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and White Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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White Opal and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal 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 White Opal and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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White Opal and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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