Gaspite and Calcite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21

2.67-2.73

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gaspite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspite 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 Gaspite and Calcite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Gaspite and Calcite Specific Gravity

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