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Sarcopside and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sarcopside and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Calcite chemical formula.

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

Sarcopside and Calcite Specific Gravity

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