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Emerald and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Emerald and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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