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Variscite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Tough   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58   
2.78-2.85   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
None, Uneven   

Cleavage
[010] perfect   
Perfect basal (001)   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   
Not Available   

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Variscite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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