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Magnetite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.2  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Magnetite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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