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Selenite and Calcite Physical Properties

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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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
23
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Selenite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Calcite chemical formula.

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

Selenite and Calcite Specific Gravity

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