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Austinite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
6.13  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Austinite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

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

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