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Stolzite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Stolzite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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