Caledonite and Atacamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76
  
3.745-3.776
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
  
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cu2Cl(OH)3
  
Caledonite and Atacamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Caledonite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite 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 Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
Caledonite and Atacamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.