Mottramite and Calcite Physical Properties

Mottramite

Calcite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.9

2.67-2.73

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mottramite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Calcite chemical formula.

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

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Mottramite and Calcite Specific Gravity

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