Phlogopite and Friedelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Tough
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
  
3.06-3.19
  
Fracture
None, Uneven
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
  
{010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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.
>- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.