Pearl and Phosgenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85
6.13
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
none
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
2-3
Chemical Composition
Not Available
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pearl and Phosgenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Phosgenite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pearl and Phosgenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pearl and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pearl and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pearl is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.