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Calcite
Calcite

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Calcite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.67-2.733.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

34
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
FeAs

Calcite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Calcite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.