Calcite and Johachidolite Physical Properties

Calcite

Johachidolite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.733.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

37.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaAlB 3O 7Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Calcite and Johachidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Johachidolite- CaAlB 3O 7Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Calcite and Johachidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Johachidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Johachidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 3.45 whereas that of Johachidolite is 3.45.