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Thulite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1  
6.13  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2-3  

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

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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.

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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.

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