Calcite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties

Calcite

Heliodor Golden Beryl

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.73

2.68-2.72

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Calcite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Heliodor Golden Beryl 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 Heliodor Golden Beryl chemical formula.

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

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Calcite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 2.68-2.72 whereas that of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 2.68-2.72.