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Apache Tear and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
6.13  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2-3  

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

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Apache Tear and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear and Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

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

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