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Caledonite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  
[001] good, [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  

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Caledonite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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