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Phosgenite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.13   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
2   

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 Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Selenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.

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