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Caledonite and Radiolarite Physical Properties


Radiolarite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
SiO2  

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Caledonite and Radiolarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Radiolarite Specific Gravity

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

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