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Phlogopite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Phlogopite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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