Strontianite and Calcite Physical Properties

Strontianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.63-3.79

2.67-2.73

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Strontianite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Calcite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Strontianite and Calcite Specific Gravity

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