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Phlogopite and Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78-2.853.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
None, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Phlogopite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Phlogopite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.