Malachite and Phosgenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
6.13
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Malachite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite 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 Malachite and Phosgenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Malachite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.