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Caledonite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Caledonite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite 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 Caledonite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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