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Caledonite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76  
2  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
PbWO4  

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Caledonite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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