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Calcite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
3.28-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
5.0-6.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.

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