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Fluorite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Tough

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.00-3.252.78-2.85
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven

Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect basal (001)

Mohs Hardness

42-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Fluorite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Fluorite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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