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Phlogopite and Adularia Physical Properties


Adularia and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
2.54-2.61  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Phlogopite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Adularia 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 Adularia chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.

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