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Esperite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Esperite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.28-4.42  
6.13  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]  
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Esperite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Esperite 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 Esperite and Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Esperite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

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

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