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Phlogopite and Childrenite Physical Properties


Childrenite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85   
3.06-3.25   

Fracture
None, Uneven   
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)   
Poor/indistinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Phlogopite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.

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