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Diamond and Caledonite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
10  
2.5-3  

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

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Diamond and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Caledonite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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

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