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Phlogopite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
4.3-5  

Fracture
Uneven  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
BaSO4  

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Phlogopite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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