Calcite and Phenakite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Calcite and Phenakite Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Calcite and Phenakite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.