Caledonite and Aventurine feldspar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76
  
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Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
  
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Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
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Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Caledonite and Aventurine feldspar Chemical Formula
While comparing Caledonite and Aventurine feldspar 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 Aventurine feldspar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Caledonite and Aventurine feldspar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Aventurine feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Aventurine feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is Not Available whereas that of Aventurine feldspar is Not Available.