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Phlogopite and Leucite Physical Properties


Leucite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
2.45-2.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
Poor on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Phlogopite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Leucite 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 Leucite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Leucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Leucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Leucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 2.45-2.50 whereas that of Leucite is 2.45-2.50.

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