Phlogopite and Annabergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Tough
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
  
3.07
  
Fracture
None, Uneven
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
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.
>- Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
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.