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Phosgenite and Variscite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Sectile
Soluble
-
6.13
Conchoidal
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
2-3
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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-
-
2.42-2.58
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
[010] perfect
4-5
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Phosgenite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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