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Esperite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Esperite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.28-4.42  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2-2.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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