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Phlogopite and Serendibite 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
2.78-2.85
3.43-3.44
1.5 Fracture
None, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
None Observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Phlogopite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Phlogopite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.