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Petrified Wood and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Petrified Wood and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Petrified Wood 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 Petrified Wood and Calcite chemical formula.

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

Petrified Wood and Calcite Specific Gravity

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

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