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Calcite and Sard Physical Properties


Sard and Calcite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73  
2.58-2.63  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Calcite and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

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Calcite and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.

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