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Calcite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Strontianite and Calcite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73   
3.63-3.79   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Calcite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

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Calcite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.

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