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Arfvedsonite and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Arfvedsonite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite and Calcite 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 Arfvedsonite and Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Arfvedsonite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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