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Beryl and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Beryl and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl 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 Beryl and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Beryl and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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