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Wernerite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
2.67-2.73  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Wernerite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Calcite chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Calcite Specific Gravity

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

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