1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
Dilute acid
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.93-2.962.80-2.95
1
7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references