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Phosgenite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.13  
2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbWO4  

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Phosgenite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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