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Phlogopite
Phlogopite

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Phlogopite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Tough
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.78-2.852.98-3.03
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect basal (001)
[110] perfect; [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

2-2.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phlogopite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phlogopite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.