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Phlogopite and Ammolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Tough
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.78-2.852.75-2.80
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Granular

Cleavage

Perfect basal (001)
no true cleavage

Mohs Hardness

2-2.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2
CaCO3

Phlogopite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Ammolite- CaCO3

Phlogopite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.