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Calcite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Calcite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73  
2.69-2.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  
Poor on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Calcite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Calcite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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