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Phosgenite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.13
3.26-3.41
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-3
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Phosgenite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Phosgenite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.