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Amethyst and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Tough   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.78-2.85   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
None, Uneven   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect basal (001)   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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Amethyst and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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