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Beryllonite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Beryllonite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Beryllonite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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