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Phlogopite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
None, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
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Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phlogopite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phlogopite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.