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Bikolite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Bikolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2-2.5  

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

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Bikolite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bikolite 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 Bikolite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Bikolite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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