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Phosgenite and Sillimanite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
Tough

Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.133.20-3.26
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Splintery

Cleavage

Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
{010} perfect

Mohs Hardness

2-36-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Phosgenite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Phosgenite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.