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Caledonite and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76  
2.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  
Distinct on {100} and {110}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Caledonite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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