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Phosgenite
Phosgenite

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Phosgenite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.136.50-7.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Irregular, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

Mohs Hardness

2-33
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Phosgenite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Phosgenite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.