Phosgenite and Hematite Physical Properties

Phosgenite

Hematite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile

Brittle

Solubility

Soluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

6.135.00-5.30

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

2-36

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Phosgenite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Phosgenite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.