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Moroxite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Moroxite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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