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Calcite and Scorodite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
33.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.