Amazonite and Phosgenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
6.13
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amazonite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Phosgenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amazonite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.