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Phlogopite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Phlogopite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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