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Phlogopite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85   
3.28-3.335   

Fracture
None, Uneven   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Phlogopite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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