Calcite and Analcime Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
2.24-2.29
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Very poor [100]
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
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.