Calcite and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Calcite

Tinzenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.733.355-3.433

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

{???} Good, {???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Calcite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Calcite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.