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Phosgenite
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Phosgenite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
-

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.132.55-2.70
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

2-36.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phosgenite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Phosgenite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.