Calcite and Phosgenite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
6.13
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Calcite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Phosgenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Calcite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.