Demantoid and Phosgenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95
6.13
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Demantoid and Phosgenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Phosgenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Demantoid and Phosgenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Demantoid and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Demantoid and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Demantoid is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.