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Leucite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Leucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor on {110}  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Leucite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite 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 Leucite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Leucite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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