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Phosgenite and Garnet Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.13
3.55-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-3
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Phosgenite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Garnet 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 Garnet 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 Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Phosgenite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.