Calcite Satin Spar and Phlogopite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Tough
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
  
2.78-2.85
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
None, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect basal (001)
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Not Available
  
Calcite Satin Spar and Phlogopite Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite Satin Spar 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 Satin Spar and Phlogopite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite Satin Spar and Phlogopite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite Satin Spar and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite Satin Spar and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.