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Plumbogummite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
6.13   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).   

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

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Plumbogummite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Phosgenite 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 Plumbogummite and Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.

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