Calcite and Periclase Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
3.7-3.9
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Calcite and Periclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite and Periclase 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 Calcite and Periclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Calcite and Periclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.