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Leucophanite and Caledonite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
5.6-5.76   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct   
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Leucophanite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Caledonite chemical formula.

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Leucophanite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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

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