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Calcite and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Tinzenite and Calcite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73  
3.355-3.433  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
3  
-9999  

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

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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.

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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.

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