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Libyan Desert Glass
Libyan Desert Glass

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Libyan Desert Glass 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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
22.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Libyan Desert Glass and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Libyan Desert Glass 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 Libyan Desert Glass and Calcite chemical formula.

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

Libyan Desert Glass and Calcite Specific Gravity

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