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Vishnevite and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vishnevite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Calcite chemical formula.

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

Vishnevite and Calcite Specific Gravity

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