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Pleonast and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Pleonast Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Pleonast and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonast 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 Pleonast and Caledonite chemical formula.

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Pleonast and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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

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