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Phlogopite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Phlogopite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.

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