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Microcline and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Tough   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63   
2.78-2.85   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   
None, Uneven   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
Perfect basal (001)   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Microcline and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Microcline and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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