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Phosgenite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Effervesces in cold   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.13   
4-4.2   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).   
Splintery   

Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
4   

Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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