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Phosphosiderite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Phosphosiderite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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