Calcite and Proustite Physical Properties

Calcite

Proustite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.735.51-5.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

32.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Calcite and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Calcite and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.