Amazonite and Caledonite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Caledonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.575.6-5.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

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

Amazonite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Caledonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Amazonite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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