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Caledonite and Sulfur Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.6-5.76-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

[001] perfect; [100] distinct
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

2.5-3-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
S8

Caledonite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur 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 Sulfur- S8

Caledonite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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