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Jasper and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
5.6-5.76   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Jasper and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Caledonite chemical formula.

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Jasper and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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

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