Phosgenite and Boleite Physical Properties

Phosgenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.135.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-33-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Phosgenite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Phosgenite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.