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Thulite and Phosgenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Sectile

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.16.13
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

6-72-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Thulite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Phosgenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Thulite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

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