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Phosphophyllite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Phosphophyllite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite and Phlogopite 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 Phosphophyllite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.

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