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Agate and Phosgenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.646.13
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Agate and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Phosgenite 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 Agate and Phosgenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Agate and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.