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Phlogopite and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Phlogopite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

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Phlogopite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.

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