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Phlogopite and Prase Physical Properties


Prase and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85   
2.64-2.69   

Fracture
None, Uneven   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Phlogopite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.

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