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Dendrite crystal and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1  
2.67-2.73  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
-  
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3  

Chemical Composition
-  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Dendrite crystal and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal and Calcite chemical formula.

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Dendrite crystal and Calcite Specific Gravity

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

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