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Calcite
Calcite

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Calcite and Mellite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.67-2.731.58-1.60
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
{011} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

32
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Calcite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Calcite and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.