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Adularia and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
5.6-5.76   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Adularia and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Caledonite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Adularia and Caledonite chemical formula.

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Adularia and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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