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Phosgenite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.13   
2.56-2.75   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}   
two or three   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Phosgenite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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