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Caledonite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Caledonite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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