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Phosgenite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Sectile  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.13  
3.07  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
2  

Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Phosgenite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Annabergite 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 Phosgenite and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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