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Chrysocolla and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
none  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2-4  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chrysocolla and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Caledonite 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 Chrysocolla and Caledonite chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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