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Whitlockite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.12  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Whitlockite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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

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