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Moonstone and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Moonstone and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone 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 Moonstone and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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