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Diamond and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
2.67-2.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  

Mohs Hardness
10  
3  

Chemical Composition
C  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Diamond and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Calcite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Calcite Specific Gravity

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

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