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Phlogopite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85   
3.70-4.10   

Fracture
None, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)   
none   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Phlogopite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.

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