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Phlogopite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
2.62-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
001  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  

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Phlogopite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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