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Calcite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Tough

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.67-2.732.78-2.85
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Perfect basal (001)

Mohs Hardness

32-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Calcite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Calcite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.