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Alabaster and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Alabaster and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster 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 Alabaster and Caledonite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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

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