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Omphacite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Omphacite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite 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 Omphacite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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