Phlogopite and Tanzanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Tough
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
  
3.35
  
Fracture
None, Uneven
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
  
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Phlogopite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Phlogopite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Phlogopite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.