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Glass and Caledonite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.39-4.00
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None
4-6
SiO2
 
Brittle
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5.6-5.76
Uneven
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
2.5-3
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Glass and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Caledonite chemical formula.

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Glass and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glass and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glass Vs Caledonite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glass is whereas that of Caledonite is .