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Caledonite
Caledonite

Dendrite crystal
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Caledonite and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

5.6-5.761
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

[001] perfect; [100] distinct
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Mohs Hardness

2.5-3-9999
2 10
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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 Dendrite crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Dendrite crystal- -

Caledonite and Dendrite crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Dendrite crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 1 whereas that of Dendrite crystal is 1.