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Benitoite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Benitoite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite 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 Benitoite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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