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Phosgenite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.13  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Phosgenite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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