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Viridine and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Viridine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Viridine and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Viridine 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 Viridine and Caledonite chemical formula.

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Viridine and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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

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