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Charlesite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
6.13  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}  
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)  
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Charlesite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

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

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