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Phlogopite and Amber Physical Properties


Amber and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
1.05-1.10  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
[C,H,O]  

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Phlogopite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.

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