Phosgenite and Dolomite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Specific Gravity
6.13
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Phosgenite and Dolomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Phosgenite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Phosgenite and Dolomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.