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Lamprophyre
Lamprophyre

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Lamprophyre and Caledonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99995.6-5.76
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

None
[001] perfect; [100] distinct

Mohs Hardness

-99992.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Lamprophyre and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre and Caledonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lamprophyre- -
  • Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lamprophyre and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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