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Caledonite
Caledonite

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Caledonite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.6-5.763.30-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-35
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Caledonite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Caledonite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.