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Beudantite and Caledonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.485.6-5.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Beudantite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Caledonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Beudantite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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