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Rosasite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
6.13   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
4   
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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Rosasite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

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

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