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Phlogopite and Morganite Physical Properties


Morganite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
2.71-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
3,1 basal  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Phlogopite and Morganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Morganite 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 Morganite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Morganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Morganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Morganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 2.71-2.90 whereas that of Morganite is 2.71-2.90.

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