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Esperite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Tough

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.28-4.422.78-2.85
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Perfect basal (001)

Mohs Hardness

5-5.52-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Esperite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Esperite 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 Esperite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Esperite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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