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Phlogopite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Phlogopite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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