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Vanadinite and Caledonite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1   
5.6-5.76   

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

Cleavage
None   
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
C20H36   
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Vanadinite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Caledonite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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

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