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phosgenite

[ fos-juh-nahyt, foz- ]

noun

  1. a mineral, lead chlorocarbonate, Pb 2 Cl 2 CO 3 , occurring in crystals.


phosgenite

/ ˈɒɪˌԲɪ /

noun

  1. a rare fluorescent secondary mineral consisting of lead chloro-carbonate in the form of greyish tetragonal crystals. Formula: Pb 2 (Cl 2 CO 3 )
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of phosgenite1

From the German word Phosgenit, dating back to 1840–50. See phosgene, -ite 1
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Examples of substances which crystallize in this class are cassiterite, rutile, anatase, zircon, thorite, vesuvianite, apophyllite, phosgenite, also boron, tin, mercuric iodide.

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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.

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