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Hyalite and Caledonite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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5.6-5.76   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Hyalite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Caledonite chemical formula.

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Hyalite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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

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