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Phosgenite and Caledonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.13
5.6-5.76
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-3
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Phosgenite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite 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 Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Phosgenite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.