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Phlogopite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
{001} Good  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Phlogopite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Antigorite 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 Antigorite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.

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