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Diaspore and Phlogopite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Tough
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
2.78-2.85
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
None, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Perfect basal (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Not Available

Diaspore and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Phlogopite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Diaspore and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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