Phlogopite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Phlogopite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phlogopite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.