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Calcite
Calcite

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Calcite and Padparadscha Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.67-2.733.95-4.10
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
None

Mohs Hardness

39
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Calcite and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Calcite and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Padparadscha Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Padparadscha Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Padparadscha is 3.95-4.10.