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Phlogopite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery  

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

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Phlogopite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.

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