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Shungite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.67-2.73   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
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3   

Chemical Composition
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CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Shungite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Calcite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Calcite Specific Gravity

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

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