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Calcite
Calcite

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Calcite and Diamond Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.67-2.733.50-3.53
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
111 (perfect in four directions)

Mohs Hardness

310
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
C

Calcite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C

Calcite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.