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Phlogopite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Phlogopite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.

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