Copper and Caledonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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5.6-5.76
Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
None
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Chemical Composition
Cu
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Copper and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Copper and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.