Holmquistite and Calcite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13
2.67-2.73
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{210} Perfect
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Holmquistite and Calcite Chemical Formula
While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Calcite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Holmquistite and Calcite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Holmquistite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Holmquistite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Holmquistite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.