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Nepouite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Tough   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24   
2.78-2.85   

Fracture
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None, Uneven   

Cleavage
perfect on {001}   
Perfect basal (001)   

Mohs Hardness
2   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
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Nepouite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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