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Variscite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Variscite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Caledonite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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

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