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Phosgenite and Rosasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.13
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-3
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Phosgenite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Phosgenite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.