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Tsavorite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Tsavorite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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