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Phlogopite
Phlogopite

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Phlogopite and Tourmaline Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Tough
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2.78-2.85
Uneven
Perfect basal (001)
2-2.5
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2
 
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2.85-3.35
Uneven, Conchoidal
Indistinct
7-7.5
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Phlogopite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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