Calcite and Blue quartz 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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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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.