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Simpsonite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.67-2.73   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Simpsonite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Calcite chemical formula.

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Simpsonite and Calcite Specific Gravity

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

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