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Atacamite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Tough   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.745-3.776   
2.78-2.85   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
None, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   
Perfect basal (001)   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3   
Not Available   

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Atacamite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite 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 Atacamite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Atacamite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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