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Phosgenite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.13  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Phosgenite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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