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Goethite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Goethite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite 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 Goethite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Goethite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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