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Caledonite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
6-6.5  

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

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Caledonite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Albite 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 Caledonite and Albite chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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