Anglesite and Phosgenite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Phosgenite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile

Solubility

Soluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

6.30-6.396.13

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

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

Mohs Hardness

3-3.52-3

2 10

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Chemical Composition

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anglesite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Phosgenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Anglesite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

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