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Adamite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Tough   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48   
2.78-2.85   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
None, Uneven   

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor   
Perfect basal (001)   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Adamite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Phlogopite 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 Adamite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.

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