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Weloganite and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Weloganite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Calcite chemical formula.

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

Weloganite and Calcite Specific Gravity

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

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