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Phlogopite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
None, Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO2

Phlogopite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Phlogopite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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