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Calcite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.733.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
37-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Calcite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Calcite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.