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Phlogopite and Creedite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
2.70
1.5 Fracture
None, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phlogopite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phlogopite and Creedite Specific Gravity

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

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