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Zinnwaldite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
2.65-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Zinnwaldite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

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

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