Sample # |
21 |
Mineral
Name |
CALCITE |
Chemical Composition |
CaCO3 |
Luster |
Vitreous |
Color(s) |
Variable,
usually colorless or white |
Streak Color |
White |
Specifc Gravity |
2.7 |
Habit |
Variable |
Cleavage/Fracture |
Perfect rhombohedral/Conchoidal |
Hardness |
3 |
Diagnostic Feature(s) | React with dilute acid, luster, cleavage, hardness |