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Hambergite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Hambergite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite 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 Hambergite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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