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Agate Opal and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Agate Opal and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal 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 Agate Opal and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Agate Opal and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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