Calcite and Parisite Physical Properties

Calcite

Parisite

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.734.33-4.42

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

34.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Calcite and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Calcite and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.