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Calcite and Stolzite Physical Properties

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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
2.67-2.732
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
32.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.