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Vesuvianite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Vesuvianite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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