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Jadeite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on [110]  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Jadeite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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