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Canadian Ammolite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Canadian Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.67-2.73   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
Pt   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Canadian Ammolite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Canadian Ammolite and Calcite 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 Canadian Ammolite and Calcite chemical formula.

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Canadian Ammolite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Canadian Ammolite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Canadian Ammolite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Canadian Ammolite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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