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Phosgenite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.13  
2.67-2.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
3  

Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Phosgenite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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