Gaspeite and Caledonite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Caledonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.715.6-5.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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

Gaspeite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Caledonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Gaspeite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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