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Phosgenite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
Soluble  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.13  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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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.

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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.

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