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Hydrophane and Caledonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
5.6-5.76
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
2.5-3
1.8 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)

Hydrophane and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrophane 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 Hydrophane and Caledonite chemical formula.

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

Hydrophane and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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