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Kutnohorite
Kutnohorite

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Kutnohorite and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.122.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-43
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kutnohorite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Calcite chemical formula.

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

Kutnohorite and Calcite Specific Gravity

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