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Phosgenite

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Phosgenite and Witherite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
-

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.134.27-4.35
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
{010} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

2-33-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Phosgenite and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Phosgenite and Witherite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.