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Phlogopite and Inderite Physical Properties


Inderite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
1.79  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
{110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Phlogopite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.

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