Emerald and Phosgenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Hard
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
6.13
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Emerald and Phosgenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Phosgenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Emerald and Phosgenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.
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