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Phosgenite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.13  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Lamellar, Splintery  

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

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
4  

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

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Phosgenite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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