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Phlogopite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
3.06  

Fracture
Uneven  
Sectile  

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

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
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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