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Phosgenite and Esperite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
-

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.134.28-4.42
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]

Mohs Hardness

2-35-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Phosgenite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Esperite 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 Esperite 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 Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Phosgenite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.