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Phosgenite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.131.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-35-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2 · nH2O

Phosgenite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Opal 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 Opal 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 Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Phosgenite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.