Calcite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Calcite

Phosphosiderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.732.74-2.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

33.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Calcite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Calcite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.