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