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Dendrite crystal and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
-  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5-3  

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

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Dendrite crystal and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal and Caledonite chemical formula.

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Dendrite crystal and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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

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