Phlogopite and Scorzalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Tough
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
  
3.31
  
Fracture
None, Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
  
{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Phlogopite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Phlogopite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Phlogopite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.