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Phlogopite and Danburite 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
2.97-3.03
1.5 Fracture
None, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
{001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Phlogopite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Phlogopite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.

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