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Nacre and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Nacre Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Nacre and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Nacre and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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