Trapiche emerald and Calcite Physical Properties

Trapiche emerald

Calcite

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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

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2.67-2.73

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

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1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Trapiche emerald and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Trapiche emerald 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 Trapiche emerald and Calcite chemical formula.

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

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Trapiche emerald and Calcite Specific Gravity

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