Calcite and Swiss blue topaz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
  
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Mohs Hardness
3
  
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Calcite and Swiss blue topaz Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite and Swiss blue topaz 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 Swiss blue topaz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite and Swiss blue topaz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Swiss blue topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Swiss blue topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is Not Available whereas that of Swiss blue topaz is Not Available.