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Verdite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Tough   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
2.78-2.85   

Fracture
Not Available   
None, Uneven   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Perfect basal (001)   

Mohs Hardness
3   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
Not Available   

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Verdite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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