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Calcite
Calcite

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Calcite and Petoskey Stone Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.67-2.73
Conchoidal
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
3
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
-
-
-
-9999
-
None
7
CaCO3

Calcite and Petoskey Stone Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Petoskey Stone 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 Petoskey Stone chemical formula.

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Calcite and Petoskey Stone Specific Gravity

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