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Humite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Humite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Humite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Caledonite chemical formula.

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Humite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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

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