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Phosgenite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.13  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Phosgenite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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