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Pyrophyllite

A commodity
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This page provides information about the commodity Pyrophyllite in mineral resources and mining.


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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
52490
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:52490:4

Properties of PyrophylliteHide

Mineral:
Click here for more information on the mineral species Pyrophyllite.
Formula:
Al2Si4O10(OH)2
Hardness:
1 - 2 on Mohs scale
Density:
2.65 - 2.9 g/cm3 (Measured)    2.81 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Other Commodities associated with Pyrophyllite *Hide

CommodityAssociated LocalitiesTotal Localities% Association (commodity)% Association (Pyrophyllite)
Alumina21801.11% of all Alumina deposits have Pyrophyllite.13.33% of all Pyrophyllite deposits have Alumina.
Kyanite21921.04% of all Kyanite deposits have Pyrophyllite.13.33% of all Pyrophyllite deposits have Kyanite.
Copper216,9640.01% of all Copper deposits have Pyrophyllite.13.33% of all Pyrophyllite deposits have Copper.
Gold233,2290.01% of all Gold deposits have Pyrophyllite.13.33% of all Pyrophyllite deposits have Gold.
Molybdenum12,3690.04% of all Molybdenum deposits have Pyrophyllite.6.67% of all Pyrophyllite deposits have Molybdenum.
Diamond13010.33% of all Diamond deposits have Pyrophyllite.6.67% of all Pyrophyllite deposits have Diamond.
Rare Earths16780.15% of all Rare Earths deposits have Pyrophyllite.6.67% of all Pyrophyllite deposits have Rare Earths.
Nickel11,0720.09% of all Nickel deposits have Pyrophyllite.6.67% of all Pyrophyllite deposits have Nickel.
* in exploitable quantities, based on associations listed on mindat.org

Internet Links for PyrophylliteHide

References for PyrophylliteHide

Reference List:

Deposits of PyrophylliteHide

This map shows a selection of deposits that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates.
Japan
 
  • Hiroshima Prefecture
    • Shoubara City
      • Kawakita
  • Nagano Prefecture
    • Chiisagata district
    • Shimotakai District
Morocco
 
  • Drâa-Tafilalet Region
    • Zagora Province
      • Zagora Cercle
        • Tinzouline Caïdat
          • Bleida Mines
South Africa
 
USA
 
  • Arizona
    • Mohave County
      • Rawhide Mountains
  • California
    • Alameda County
      • Fremont
        • Irvington (Irvington District)
    • Inyo County
      • White Mountains
  • Montana
    • Beaverhead County
  • North Carolina
    • Moore County
      • Glendon Mining District
    • Randolph County
      • Staley
  • South Carolina
    • Edgefield County
    • Newberry County
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