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Leucophanite and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
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CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Leucophanite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Calcite chemical formula.

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

Leucophanite and Calcite Specific Gravity

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

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