Glass and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Glass

Phlogopite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Tough

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39-4.002.78-2.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

None, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect basal (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-62-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Glass and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Glass and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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