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Rhodolite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.67-2.73   

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

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rhodolite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Calcite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Calcite Specific Gravity

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

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