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Californite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Californite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Tough   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47   
2.78-2.85   

Fracture
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None, Uneven   

Cleavage
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Perfect basal (001)   

Mohs Hardness
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2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Californite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Californite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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