Caledonite and Alabaster Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76
2.30
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Not Available
Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Caledonite and Alabaster Chemical Formula
While comparing Caledonite and Alabaster 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 Caledonite and Alabaster chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Caledonite and Alabaster Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.