Calcite and Leucophanite Physical Properties

Calcite

Leucophanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.73Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Calcite and Leucophanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite chemical formula.

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

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Calcite and Leucophanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Leucophanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Leucophanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is Not Available whereas that of Leucophanite is Not Available.