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Sarcopside and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
4  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
FeAs  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Sarcopside and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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