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Diamond and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53   
2.67-2.73   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, 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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