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Phlogopite and Grossular Physical Properties


Grossular and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
none  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Phlogopite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.

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