Caledonite and Bertrandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76
2.59-2.60
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Caledonite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Caledonite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Caledonite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.