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Phosgenite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.13  
3.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Phosgenite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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