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Phlogopite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Tough
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.78-2.852.95-3.07
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect basal (001)
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

Mohs Hardness

2-2.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phlogopite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phlogopite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.