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Calcite
Calcite

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Calcite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.67-2.733.20-3.22
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

33
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Calcite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Calcite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.