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Phlogopite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
3.07  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Phlogopite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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