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Phosgenite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
Tough

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.132.78-2.85
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Perfect basal (001)

Mohs Hardness

2-32-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Phosgenite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Phosgenite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

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