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Phlogopite and Omphacite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78-2.853.16-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
None, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
{110} Good, {110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Phlogopite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Phlogopite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.