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Calcite and Bixbite Physical Properties

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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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
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
37.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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

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