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Microlite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2-2.5  

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

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Microlite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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