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Phlogopite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
None, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Phlogopite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Phlogopite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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