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Brookite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
2-2.5  

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

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Brookite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite 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 Brookite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Brookite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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