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Phlogopite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
3.06-3.19  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
{010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Phlogopite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.

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