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Anyolite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Anyolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
Ruby Zoisite: (Ca,Na)(Al,Mg,Fe)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Anyolite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anyolite 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 Anyolite and Caledonite chemical formula.

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Anyolite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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

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