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Phlogopite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85   
2.72-2.83   

Fracture
None, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)   
Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Phlogopite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.

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