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Calcite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties

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
2.67-2.734
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
35
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Lepidocrocite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 4 whereas that of Lepidocrocite is 4.