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Calcite and Elaeolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.67-2.732.55-2.67
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
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Mohs Hardness

35.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al

Calcite and Elaeolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Elaeolite- Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al

Calcite and Elaeolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Elaeolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Elaeolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 2.55-2.67 whereas that of Elaeolite is 2.55-2.67.