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Phlogopite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
None, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Phlogopite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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