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Vishnevite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
6.13   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
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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Vishnevite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

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

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