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Poudretteite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.53  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Poudretteite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Poudretteite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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