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Hauyne and Caledonite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Gelatinises in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5   
5.6-5.76   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}   
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2   
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Hauyne and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Caledonite chemical formula.

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Hauyne and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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

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