Calcite and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
None
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Calcite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Calcite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.