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Caledonite and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76  
5.50-5.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
4  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Caledonite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.

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