Calcite

GPTKB entity

Statements (67)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:Galena
gptkb:Quartz
gptkb:Dolomite
gptkb:Siderite
gptkb:Barite
gptkb:Chalcopyrite
gptkb:Fluorite
gptkb:Pyrite
Gypsum
gptkbp:category Carbonate minerals
gptkbp:chemicalFormula CaCO3
gptkbp:cleavage Perfect
gptkbp:color gptkb:Orange
Black
Blue
Brown
Colorless
Gray
Green
Red
White
Yellow
gptkbp:component limestone
Marble
Chalk
gptkbp:crystalSystem Trigonal
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus
gptkbp:displayType Double refraction
gptkbp:event Igneous rocks
Metamorphic rocks
Sedimentary rocks
gptkbp:fluorescence Yes
gptkbp:fracture Conchoidal
gptkbp:habit Granular
Massive
Fibrous
Rhombohedral crystals
Scalenohedral crystals
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 3
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Calcite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol gptkb:Cal
gptkbp:luster Vitreous
Pearly
Resinous
gptkbp:magnetType Non-magnetic
gptkbp:namedAfter Latin 'calx' (lime)
gptkbp:opticalProperties Birefringence
Uniaxial negative
gptkbp:radioactive Non-radioactive
gptkbp:refractiveIndex 1.486–1.658
gptkbp:solubility Soluble in dilute acids
gptkbp:specificGravity 2.71
gptkbp:streak White
gptkbp:symmetry R-3c
gptkbp:tenacity Brittle
gptkbp:transparency Translucent
Transparent
gptkbp:uses gptkb:color
Cement production
Construction material
Optical purposes
Soil treatment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chalcedony
gptkb:Grossular_garnet
gptkb:Sphalerite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5