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Phlogopite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite 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   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
None, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Phlogopite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.

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