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Thulite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1  
2.67-2.73  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Thulite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Calcite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Calcite Specific Gravity

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

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