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Agate and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
6.13  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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