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Aragonite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Tough

Solubility

Dilute acid
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.93-2.962.78-2.85
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Perfect basal (001)

Mohs Hardness

3.5-42-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Aragonite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Aragonite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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