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Rhodolite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Tough   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.78-2.85   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
None, Uneven   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Perfect basal (001)   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
Not Available   

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Rhodolite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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