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Sellaite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Sellaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Sellaite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Sellaite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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