Calcite and Analcime Physical Properties

Calcite

Analcime

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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

2.67-2.732.24-2.29

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Very poor [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Calcite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Calcite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.