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Caledonite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Sulfur and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
-9999  

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

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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.

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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 .

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