Almandine and Caledonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30
5.6-5.76
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
none
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2.5-3
Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Almandine and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Almandine and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.