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Caledonite and Eilat stone Physical Properties


Eilat stone and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  
-  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Cu3(PO4)(OH)3  

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Caledonite and Eilat stone Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Eilat stone 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 Eilat stone chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Eilat stone Specific Gravity

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

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