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Phosgenite
Phosgenite

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Phosgenite and Austinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.134.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

2-34-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Phosgenite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Phosgenite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.