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Phlogopite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Phlogopite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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