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Phlogopite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
None, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Phlogopite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Phlogopite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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