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Phlogopite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Kutnohorite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85   
3.12   

Fracture
None, Uneven   
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)   
Perfect on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Phlogopite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.

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