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Zebra Rock and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Zebra Rock Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
-  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5-3  

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

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Zebra Rock and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zebra Rock 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 Zebra Rock and Caledonite chemical formula.

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Zebra Rock and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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

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