Pyrophyllite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Category Collector Gems
Mohs Hardness 1.0 – 2.0
Specific Gravity 2.65 – 2.9
Refractive Index 1.534 – 1.601
Crystal System Monoclinic
Luster Pearly,Greasy
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture Splintery
Color various
Birefringence 0.05
Pleochroism Nil

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Pyrophyllite
Mohs hardness of Pyrophyllite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Pyrophyllite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

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About Pyrophyllite

ロウ石(パイロフィライト)は、白〜淡黄・緑・灰色のアルミニウムケイ酸塩鉱物で、真珠〜絹糸光沢を持つ葉片状または放射状の集合体を形成し、触感は滑らかです。中国では寿山石として知られ、古来から印章や置物・工芸品の彫刻素材として芸術家に珍重されてきた歴史があります。現在も良質な緑色や白色の細粒塊状物が小型の彫刻品やコレクターアイテムとして加工されています。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pyrophyllite?
ロウ石(パイロフィライト)は、白〜淡黄・緑・灰色のアルミニウムケイ酸塩鉱物で、真珠〜絹糸光沢を持つ葉片状または放射状の集合体を形成し、触感は滑らかです。中国では寿山石として知られ、古来から印章や置物・工芸品の彫刻素材として芸術家に珍重されてきた歴史があります。現在も良質な緑色や白色の細粒塊状物が小型の彫刻品やコレクターアイテムとして加工されています。
What is the hardness of Pyrophyllite?
Pyrophyllite has a Mohs hardness of 1.0 to 2.0, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Pyrophyllite?
Pyrophyllite is primarily Various.
How much does Pyrophyllite cost?
Pyrophyllite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Pyrophyllite?
Pyrophyllite belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.