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Phlogopite and Thulite 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
3.1
1.5 Fracture
None, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Phlogopite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Phlogopite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.