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Pyrophyllite Sample


Pyrophyllite


Chemical Composition: Al2Si4O10(OH)2
Group: -
System: Monoclinic
Family: Silicates
Hardness: 1 - 2


  • Never in distinct crystals
  • Light
  • Perfect cleavage
  • Almost insoluble
  • Infusible and flakes when heated
  • Found in: Italy, South Africa, Switzerland, USA, former USSR
  • Rare



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