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No, because calcite can be scratched off as easily as a copper penny. Would you like to have a diamond that breaks every time you do something active.
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What is a mineral that is rare and can be cut and be polished called?
This would be called a gemstone.
Which material would scratch the other quartz or calcite?
Quartz, with a hardness of 7, will scratch calcite, with a hardness of 3.
What are some industrial uses for calcite?
Calcite is used primarily in the forms of limestone and marble. Limestone and Marble are used for counter tops, dimension stones, and mortar. Calcite can be used to create concrete.
A brilliant green to grass-green transparent variety of Beryl used as a gemstone?
That would be.... Emerald.
What are three minerals that glow in the dark?
i don't know the minerals but its called luminescence
Can a paperclip scratch calcite?
No, a paperclip is not hard enough to scratch calcite. Calcite is a mineral with a hardness of 3 on the Mohs scale, while a paperclip is softer and would not be able to scratch calcite.
Why would someone buy calcite?
Calcite appears in many forms including limestone, marble, calcium carbonate, and lime. Limestone and marble are frequently used in construction and both may be components of cement and concrete. Crushed limestone and lime may be used to neutralize soil acidity. Calcite is also used as a dietary supplement and a food additive.
How is calcite used to help mankind?
Calcite is used in many commercial products such as toothpaste, chewing gum, antacids, soap, glue etc.
How would scientist tell the difference between calcite and quarts?
Quartz is much harder than calcite.
What does calcite do to paint?
calcite is used to make many metallic objects, such as metal doors, cars, gurdurs ect.
Is Morgan a flower or a gemstone?
Morgan is not commonly known as a flower or a gemstone. The name "Morgan" is often used as a given name for individuals, both male and female. It does not refer to a specific flower or gemstone. However, there is a gemstone called "morganite," which is a variety of the mineral beryl. Morganite is typically a pale pink to peach-colored gemstone. So while "Morgan" itself is not directly associated with flowers or gemstones, it is sometimes used as a given name for people, and there is a gemstone called "morganite" that bears a similar name.
Which material would you scratch the other quartz or calcite how do you know?
Quartz because its harder than calcite and the quartz in thicker.
