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Stolzite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
6.13  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
2-3  

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

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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.

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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.

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