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Stolzite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Stolzite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Caledonite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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

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