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Caledonite and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Caledonite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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