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Phlogopite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Actinolite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
3.00  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
perfect along {110}.  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Phlogopite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Actinolite 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 Phlogopite and Actinolite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.

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