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Phlogopite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85   
3.06   

Fracture
None, Uneven   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Phlogopite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

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

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