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Prase and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Prase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
7  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Prase and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Prase and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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