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Annabergite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
2  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Annabergite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite 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 Annabergite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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