Calcite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Elastic
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
  
2.9-3.1
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
  
Perfect basal {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
3.5-4.0
  
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Not Available
  
Calcite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.