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Phosgenite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.13  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Phosgenite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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