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Stolzite and Phosgenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Sectile

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

26.13
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}

Mohs Hardness

2.5-32-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbWO4
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Stolzite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Phosgenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4
  • Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Stolzite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

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