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trigonal
Calcite (Rhombohedron)
CaCO3
Quick Facts
Hardness
3.0
Specific Gravity
2.71
Refractive Index
1.486
Crystal Structure
trigonal[-3m]:{10-11} trigonal
-3m
{10-11}
Physical Properties
Crystal Systemtrigonal
Hardness (Mohs)3.0
Specific Gravity2.71
CleavagePerfect rhombohedral {10-11}
FractureConchoidal
LustreVitreous
Optical Properties
Refractive Index1.486
Birefringence0.172
PleochroismNone
Dispersion0.017
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