Caledonite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Caledonite

Serpentine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.6-5.762.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-32.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Caledonite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine 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 Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Caledonite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.