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Phosgenite and Biotite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.132.7-3.3
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Even

Cleavage

Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Perfect on the {001}

Mohs Hardness

2-32.5-3.0
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Phosgenite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Biotite 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 Phosgenite and Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Phosgenite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.