Advertisement
Advertisement
phosgenite
[ fos-juh-nahyt, foz- ]
noun
- a mineral, lead chlorocarbonate, Pb 2 Cl 2 CO 3 , occurring in crystals.
phosgenite
/ ˈɒɪˌԲɪ /
noun
- a rare fluorescent secondary mineral consisting of lead chloro-carbonate in the form of greyish tetragonal crystals. Formula: Pb 2 (Cl 2 CO 3 )
Discover More
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of phosgenite1
Discover More
Example Sentences
Examples have not been reviewed.
Examples of substances which crystallize in this class are cassiterite, rutile, anatase, zircon, thorite, vesuvianite, apophyllite, phosgenite, also boron, tin, mercuric iodide.
From
They found that the makeup was primarily made by mixing four lead-based chemicals: galena, which produced dark tones and gloss, and the white materials cerussite, laurionite and phosgenite.
From
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse