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Danburite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Poor  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
7  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Danburite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite 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 Danburite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Danburite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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