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Calcite and Andean Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
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1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite and Andean Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Andean Opal 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 Andean Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite and Andean Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Andean Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Andean Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is Not Available whereas that of Andean Opal is Not Available.

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