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Everyone's favorite way of identifying calcite is the acid test. When you place a drop of weak acid, such as vinegar, on calcite, it will bubble. This happens because a reaction causes a little bit of the calcite to break down, releasing carbon dioxide gas, making the bubbles.
and also by hcl test
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What are special properties of calcite?
Calcite bends light in a certain way: Double refraction (Double image)
What quick test could you do to determine which is calcite and which is halite?
you can use streak by rubbing 2 minerals on a white hard surface. If the mineral leaves color its calcite and if it doesnt its halcite
Is calcite magnetic?
No, calcite is not magnetic.
Is calcite metallic or nonmetallic?
Calcite is a compound and therefore cannot be classified as a metal or nonmetal.
Does calcite have salt in it?
Calcite is a salt - calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
The acid test is used to test what mineral?
calcite
What quick test could you to in order to determine which is halite and which is calcite?
Calcite is not soluble in water.
In the Calcite test what is in the vinegar that has been with a calcite?
The component of vinegar that reacts with the calcite is acetic acid. The acid reacts with calcium carbonate to produce water, carbon dioxide, and calcium acetate.
What are special properties of calcite?
Calcite bends light in a certain way: Double refraction (Double image)
What simple test can be used to distinguish between calcite and dolomite in granular form?
Calcite will react vigorously when placed in dilute HCL. Dolomite will not.
After a calcite test the liquid evaporates what is left in the dish?
Salt Crystals
Considering physical properties how do quartz and calcite differ?
you use the scratch test
How do you test for mineral calcite?
you cut them open and check inside of the rock with a machin.
Both calcite and quartz can be found as clear crystals what tests can be used to correctly identify them?
Quartz would scratch the calcite. Calcite would not scratch the quartz. Calcite will react with dilute hydrochloric acid. Quartz will not. Calcite will exhibit double refraction. Quartz will not. If the crystal forms are intact, quartz crystal may appear six sided with pyramidal terminations. If they are of equal size, the quartz will be heavier.
Is it true that calcite and poweder dolomite give same test with cold acid?
yes
What quick test could you do to determine which is calcite and which is halite?
you can use streak by rubbing 2 minerals on a white hard surface. If the mineral leaves color its calcite and if it doesnt its halcite
How do you test rocks for mineral calcite?
you cut them open and check inside of the rock with a machin.
