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Caledonite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Clintonite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76   
3.0-3.1   

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

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   

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Caledonite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.

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