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Caledonite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76   
2.72   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Caledonite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.

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