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Phlogopite and Foitite 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
3.17
1.5 Fracture
None, Uneven
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Phlogopite and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Foitite 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 Foitite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Foitite- Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Phlogopite and Foitite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Foitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Foitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.17 whereas that of Foitite is 3.17.

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