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Zultanite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Zultanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
6.13  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2-3  

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

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Zultanite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zultanite 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 Zultanite and Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Zultanite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

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

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