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Calcite and Weloganite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.733.20-3.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Perfect on pseudo {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
33
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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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.
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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.