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Calcite and Blue quartz Physical Properties


Blue quartz and Calcite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Calcite and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz chemical formula.

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Calcite and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

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

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