Home
×

Phosgenite
Phosgenite

Albite
Albite



ADD
Compare
X
Phosgenite
X
Albite

Phosgenite and Albite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.13
2.60-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-3
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Phosgenite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Albite 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 Phosgenite and Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Phosgenite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

Let Others Know
×