Phosgenite and Sanidine Physical Properties

Phosgenite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine 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 Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Phosgenite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.