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Clinozoisite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Tough   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38   
2.78-2.85   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   
None, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Perfect basal (001)   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Clinozoisite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Clinozoisite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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