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Quartz and Caledonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.655.6-5.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Quartz and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Caledonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Quartz and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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