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Phosgenite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.13  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Phosgenite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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