Calcite

CaCO3

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Calcite is the most stable polymorph of calcium carbonate and is one of the most common minerals on Earth. It is the primary mineral in limestone and marble, and forms spectacular cave formations including stalactites and stalagmites.

ระบบผลึก Trigonal
หมวดหมู่แร่ธาตุ 05 Carbonates and Nitrates
ความแข็งโมห์ส 3.0
ความถ่วงจำเพาะ 2.71
สี Colorless, white, yellow, orange, blue, green
ความวาว Vitreous
สีเส้นขูด White
การแตกเรียบ Perfect rhombohedral {1011}
รอยแตก Conchoidal
ความโปร่งใส Transparent
ลักษณะผลึก Rhombohedral, scalenohedral, prismatic

ความแข็งโมห์ส

Mohs Hardness: 3.0 – 3.0
1 Soft10 Hard

ระบบผลึก

Trigonal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hardness of Calcite?
Calcite has a Mohs hardness of 3.0.
What crystal system does Calcite belong to?
Calcite crystallizes in the Trigonal crystal system.
What color is Calcite?
Calcite is typically Colorless, white, yellow, orange, blue, green.
What type of luster does Calcite have?
Calcite exhibits a Vitreous luster.
What is the chemical formula of Calcite?
The chemical formula of Calcite is CaCO3.